Building Code Training Fund Fees and Factory Built Housing Fees

(1) Under Subsection 15A-1-209(5)(a), on April 30, July 31, October 31, and January 31 of each year, each state agency and each state political subdivision that assesses a building permit fee shall: (a) file with the Division a report of building fees and surcharge for the immediately preceding calendar quarter; and (b) remit 85% of the amount of the surcharge collected to the Division. (2) Under Subsection 15A-1-209(5)(c), the Division shall allocate and deposit the monies received under Subsection 15A-1-209(5)(a)(ii) into the following funding accounts: (a) 30% to the Division's Building Code Inspector Training Fund, to be held, administered, and distributed pursuant to Section R156-15A-231 to provide education regarding codes and code amendments to building inspectors; (b) 10% to the Division's Building Code Construction-Related Training Fund, to be held, administered, and distributed pursuant to Section R156-15A-231 to provide education regarding codes and code amendments to individuals licensed in construction trades or related professions; and (c) 60% to the Office of the Property Rights Ombudsman's Land Use Fund. (3) Under Subsection 58-56-17.5(2)(c), the Division shall hold, administer, and distribute a portion of the monies in the Factory Built Housing Fees Account pursuant to Section R156-15A-231 to provide education for factory built housing. (4) A Department of Commerce employee may not participate in the administration, selection, or payment of grants to an organization under Section R156-15A-231 or R156-15A-232 if the employee: (a) is in a leadership position with the entity, including membership on a board of directors or the equivalent; (b) is an employee of the entity or has received payment of any kind from the entity in the last five years; or (c) has any other relationships with the entity or individuals affiliated with the entity that could lead to a reasonable question about the employee's impartiality.